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Engagement Announcements

An engagement announcement is your first chance to share the joy—and the specific details matter more than you'd think. The right wording strikes the balance between genuine emotion and the practical information guests need (date, time, and how to celebrate with you).

C&J

Together with their parents

We said yes

laurel wreath

Sunday, May 12
11:00 AM

The home of Catherine & James
1847 Maple Hill Road, Portland, Oregon 97214

Smart casual

Catherine: 503-555-0147 | james.rivera@email.com

Light brunch and champagne to follow

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Engagement Announcement invitation wording

Romantic

Catherine Marie Sullivan

and

James Alexander Rivera

joyfully announce their engagement

Sunday, the twelfth of May

at eleven o'clock in the morning

1847 Maple Hill Road, Portland, Oregon

A celebration of love, surrounded by those we hold dear

Warm & Modern

Catherine & James are delighted to announce

their engagement and invite you to share in the joy

Sunday, May 12th at 11:00 AM

1847 Maple Hill Road, Portland, Oregon

Brunch, champagne, and the beginning of our next chapter

Joyful & Direct

Catherine Sullivan and James Rivera

are thrilled to announce their engagement

Sunday, May 12th • 11:00 AM

1847 Maple Hill Road, Portland, Oregon

Join us for brunch as we toast to love, laughter, and forever

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Wording & etiquette

How do I word a wedding invitation?A formal wedding invitation is written in the third person and follows a fixed order: the host line (who's inviting you), the request line, the couple's names, the date and time spelled out in full, the venue, and a reception note. Spell everything out — the year, the hour, the place — and let the host line set the tone for the whole invitation.How far in advance should I send invitations?As a rule: casual get-togethers go out 2–3 weeks ahead, dinner parties and birthdays 3–4 weeks, formal or milestone events 4–6 weeks, and weddings 6–8 weeks — with save-the-dates 6–12 months out. Add time whenever guests have to travel, book time off, or arrange childcare.What is proper RSVP etiquette?RSVP as soon as you know your answer, and always by the date on the invitation — 'RSVP' means a reply is expected either way, yes or no, not only if you're coming. Use the method the host asked for, respond only for the people actually named, and once you've accepted, treat it as a commitment.

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When should I send an engagement announcement invitation?

Timing depends on your guest list and celebration style. If you're announcing within the first month of getting engaged, send invites 2–3 weeks out. For a larger celebration, aim for 4–6 weeks. RevelPost lets you set your own reminder schedule so guests don't miss the date.

What's the difference between an engagement announcement and an engagement party?

An announcement is typically more casual—a brunch, dinner, or gathering to share the news. An engagement party is a formal hosted celebration (often thrown by someone else). Both can work beautifully; choose based on your style and who you want present.

Should my engagement announcement include wedding details?

Not necessary in the invitation itself. Keep the focus on celebrating the engagement. You can mention a wedding date if it's set and finalized, but save Save the Date cards for that later. RevelPost makes it easy to send follow-up Save the Dates with verified guest details when you're ready.

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